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Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction

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Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction

Ethiopian security agents abducted, assaulted and detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of independent media outlet Addis Standard, the publication said on August 7, the latest sign of a worsening climate for the press.

Addis Standard, a print and online outlet, is one of Ethiopia's few independent media platforms, with nearly one million followers on X.

FRANCE 24's Tom Canetti reports.